# How to Set the Travel on a Craftsman Garage Door
Your Craftsman garage opener does not automatically know how far to travel up and down to fully open and close the garage, the installer or product owner must adjust the travel limits to the size of the door. You might find your opener needs adjusting if the door stops and reverses before it reaches the ground or fails to fully open. It often takes a few adjustments to find the right settings.
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
- Stepladder
Instructions
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Stand on a stepladder beneath the left side of the motor head, the part of the opener mounted to the ceiling, and locate the limit dials.
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Turn the "Down" limit dial counterclockwise a full revolution to add 2 inches of downward travel, turn it counterclockwise to remove travel.
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Turn the "Up" limit dial clockwise a full revolution to add 2 inches of upward travel. This adjustment is useful if the door doesn't fully open.
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Test the adjustments by opening and closing the garage door. Climb back up on the stepladder if further changes are necessary.
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